Local Bike Shop (LBS)

[HappyMartin]

It's an age old problem. Bike shops are like dope dealers and cyclists are like dope smokers.

 

When a guy goes to see his dealer he thinks it's a big deal, cause it is for him. Very exciting. He wants to experience the thrill and talk bollocks with the dealer, perhaps even smoke a little joint or two, be a part of the scene. The dealer however is trying to make a buck. He has heard every stoner story and more, and that's just since this morning. Sure he will enjoy a toke now and again with his mates but he doesn't really want to smoke with every guy in to buy a bankie. He doesn't mean to be rude, or perhaps he does, but it's his profession. For the smoker it's a hobby and he wants to talk about it and trade war stories.

 

So forums got invented. So us amateurs can swop stories and brag a bit about what bandits we are.

[MEYER1]

Bike Addict (Johann Rabie) in Malmesbury is very good .   

[eddy]

Hi Hubbers! What the heck is going on with bikes shops lately????

 

Of all the bike shops Ive used in the past 15 years, every time I walk away after spending money, I just get that distinct feeling Ive been ripped off.

 

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Interesting, in all of that time I have only once felt sightly grumpy about the experience and never felt ripped off.

 

Maybe the problem is not with the bike shops ?

[the nerd]

Whenever I see these 'generic' all bike shops complaints I wonder if there is something wrong with me that most of my interaction with them is pleasant and I walk away happy?

 

If I am unhappy with something I do let them know so I am not some 'just let it go' type person ......

 

At least our LBS has a low expectation of a friendly greeting... unless he's on leave 

 

 

Just kidding, we are lucky to have a well stocked lbs. 

[ZakAttak]

If you walked in looking like your Avatar I hope they tried to sell you a top and bibs!

 

I have been going to the same store now for 5 odd years. They know my bike, they now me and most of the Savage guys, they ask about what we up to, seeding etc which is nice.

 

They know I like getting my bike back on the same day from any service and are great okes.

 

I think its a case of you get out what you put in. I do not expect to be treated like a loyal customer, if I am not a loyal customer.

I thought that I was Crown Cycles best customer!? The guys at Crown are top notch, I can vouch for that, they know I service my own bike but yet I get treated like I'm there to buy everything in the store... They even call when I've asked for an item that had been restocked... now that is "pure service"